Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyrillaceae

Genus:

Cliftonia

Species:

Cliftonia monophylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wetland areas like bogs and swamps